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Raisi and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visit the Qiz-Qalasi dam on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, May 19, 2024. [Iran’s Presidency/WANA (West Asia News Agency)(Reuters)
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Iran President Raisi Missing After Helicopter’s ‘Hard Crash’

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” on Sunday near Jolfa in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, state media have...

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Amid Pressure to Hold LG Elections, Gov. Soludo Sacks 21 LG Transition Chairmen

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all 21 local government transition chairpersons across the state. The directive, dated May 17 and signed...

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Israeli Airstrike On Al-Nuseirat Refugee Camp Killed 20 – Gaza Hospital

A Gaza hospital reported that an Israeli airstrike on a house in Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 20 people on Sunday, according...

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SERAP Sues 36 Governors and FCT Minister Wike for Failing to Account for Trillions in FAAC Allocations

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s 36 governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...

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Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

On Sunday, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury in a dramatic showdown, claiming the title of undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk’s win...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ List of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career. Ronaldo’s on-field earnings reached $200 million, with an...

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister in Serious Condition Three Days After Being Shot 

Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition after an assassination attempt on Wednesday, but his condition has stabilised, officials said on...

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Seven Nigerian Companies Ranked Among Africa’s Fastest Growing by Financial Times

Seven Nigerian companies have made it to the top 20 fastest-growing companies for 2024, according to a list compiled by the British media...

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Yemi Alade Drops Inspiring New Single “Tomorrow” Ahead of Sixth Studio Album

Yemi Alade has an album in the works! The Afrobeats queen is building anticipation for her sixth studio album, following 2020’s “Empress,” with...

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Tinubu Appoints Attahiru Jega, 554 Persons As Governing Board Members For Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions 

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of new members for the governing boards of 111 Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education....

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LASEPA Shuts Down Church and Six Establishments for Noise Pollution in Lagos

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down a church and six other establishments in the Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas...

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TotalEnergies Seals First Supply Deal With Dangote Refinery 

French energy major TotalEnergies has secured its first supply agreement with the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, as announced by Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne....